What is the current water temperature in Mombasa?

As of now, in Mombasa, the water temperature is 26.63°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Mombasa

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Mombasa. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

79.9

°F

January 13, 22:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.2°F

Tomorrow:

79.9°F

Sunrise:

06:20

Sunset:

18:40

Day Length:

12 h. 20 min.

Mombasa in January

Minimum:

82.0°F

Average:

82.8°F

Maximum:

83.8°F

Sea water temperature in Mombasa today

As of now, in Mombasa, the water temperature is 79.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 80.0°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Mombasa

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	82.0°F	82.9°F	82.8°F
Jan 2	82.1°F	83.1°F	82.8°F
Jan 3	82.4°F	82.9°F	82.9°F
Jan 4	82.7°F	83.2°F	83.0°F
Jan 5	81.4°F	82.8°F	82.9°F
Jan 6	81.0°F	82.4°F	82.7°F
Jan 7	80.7°F	82.3°F	82.7°F
Jan 8	80.6°F	82.5°F	82.6°F
Jan 9	80.0°F	82.3°F	82.5°F
Jan 10	80.1°F	82.6°F	82.3°F
Jan 11	79.7°F	83.4°F	82.3°F
Jan 12	80.2°F	83.0°F	82.1°F
Jan 13	79.9°F	83.6°F	82.1°F
Jan 14	79.9°F	82.8°F	82.1°F
Jan 15	79.8°F	82.1°F	82.0°F
Jan 16	79.7°F	81.5°F	81.9°F
Jan 17	79.7°F	81.5°F	81.9°F
Jan 18	79.6°F	81.4°F	81.8°F
Jan 19	79.4°F	81.4°F	81.6°F
Jan 20	79.7°F	81.7°F	81.9°F
Dec 30	81.8°F	82.7°F	82.5°F
Dec 31	81.9°F	82.9°F	82.7°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Mombasa by month

In Mombasa, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Mombasa was recorded on March 18, 2024, reaching a 87.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 15, 2022, dipping to 76.5°F. The average readings by season are 82.4°F in Winter, 83.7°F in Spring, 79.1°F in Summer, and 80.1°F in Autumn.